acclamation — enthusiastic approval or praise expressed publicly
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: enthusiastic approval or praise expressed publicly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌækləˈmeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The chef's experimental pizza topped with kimchi received unexpected acclamation from Italian food critics.
- The new CEO was appointed by acclamation after the previous one quit via interpretive dance.
- Her groundbreaking research on climate change earned widespread acclamation from the scientific community.
acclamation
NOUN[/ˌækləˈmeɪʃən/]
enthusiastic approval or praise expressed publicly
The crowd's acclamation filled the stadium when she crossed the finish line first.
AC(Air Conditioner) + CLAIM(take) — when the brave worker CLAIMed the AC remote in the boiling office, everyone gave him loud acclamation.
At the formal graduation, the proud parents broke the silence with their loud acclamation.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'acclamatio', derived from 'acclamare' meaning 'to cry out at'. The prefix 'ad-' (to) combines with 'clamare' (to shout or call).
Breakdown
ad- (to) + clamare (to shout) + -tion (noun suffix) = acclamation
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The chef's experimental pizza topped with kimchi received unexpected acclamation from Italian food critics.”
“The new CEO was appointed by acclamation after the previous one quit via interpretive dance.”
“Her groundbreaking research on climate change earned widespread acclamation from the scientific community.”
“The author's debut novel was met with critical acclamation and became an instant bestseller.”
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